Othello
Othello Rapping. Rapping Othello? These two words do not sound right together do they? Well, if you think that they are not meant for each other, then think again because they fit together perfectly! When I went to see the performance at the Unicorn Theatre, I was a little bit un-sure about the combination. But I was proved completely wrong. The production was a contemporary interpretation of the famous story of Othello. Instead of being about what Shakespeare wanted it to be, it was about the dangerous world of...The Music Business.
There were four men playing all of the characters in the story including the women and they changed their personas by using colourful wigs, aprons and various props. The set was very simple, but the way they performed was not. I don't know how they kept talking for such long periods of time without breaking character or complaining about losing their voices!
I have to say, if you are ten years old or younger, I wouldn't recommend this because it can be quite rude in parts with lots of suggestion and innuendo!
A Midsummer's Night Dream
David Walliams. As many of you know, David Walliams is one of my favourite authors, actors and comedians of all time. Also, he wrote my favourite book, Mr Stink. Now, the reason I am talking about him is that yesterday, I saw him perform. LIVE!!!!
The play is about four people who all fall in love with the wrong people and they run away to the forest. Also, a group of workers from the local market of Athens, go to the forest to practise their play. Along the way, one of the stall owners, Nick Bottom (portrayed by David Walliams), gets turned into a donkey. Titania, the Queen of the fairies, falls in love with Bottom because her husband, Oberon, poisoned her into thinking this. I know, very confusing. Then, the people all get married, Hermia and Lysander, Helena and Demetrius. And they all live happily ever after!
The entire play was absolutely amazing. The lighting, the characters, the set, the characters. Oh, did I mention the characters? Anyway, the play really was fantastic, the fairies led by Titania were in pink tutus and sunglasses- a truly strange representation of fairies!
I honestly couldn't find a single fault with the entire performance. I also saw my friend Andrew at the same time at the theatre!! Also, two of my other friends were going to the night performance the same day! It is one small world!
Malini
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